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Hell by Mur Lafferty

mellhay's review

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5.0

I felt the weight of something bigger, heavier, coming. It came. I was happy and teared up. A bit bitter sweet. Loved it! Now on to the next.

****FULL REVIEW****
Kate and Daniel, pick up their next journey with their ventures through Hell. They are now needed to save the souls that are missing from Heaven, and release those that shouldn't be in Hell. Along the way, they find things are in chaos, and they might be able to help restore some order to order of things. With the help of his guide and best friend, Daniel journeys through Hell to find his sisters missing soul and others.

We pick up exactly where Heaven ended.

Kate realizes Daniel's not the same as he was. He's changed, but in recognizing that she realizes she's changed as well. Kate has a slightly different view of things now as she had been an unborn soul. Daniel has realized he has the godlike power to douse flaming souls, and even help a few to return to Heaven. And so much more. I wonder if they are finding a faith. Seems to be Daniel's and Kate's adventure is what he and she needs for their heart and souls to heal.

We see many versions and levels of Hell. What people "think" should be Hell, even if not, depending on Religion. Very neat how Mur Lafferty does this. I feel I'm getting a small view of a large setting through an intriguing story. I want to see if they get through and what they learn on their journey.

There is fun mixed in with a bit more serious story. I feel there is more to this story and world than I realized. An underlying thread to what they are going through and where they will end up. The changes they go through to be who they are to be. I am very intrigued by this. I want to keep going as fast as I can to see and know! By the end I felt the heaviness and the weight of the story and why. Now I know, and it makes sense with all I felt earlier. Happy and yet bitter sweet ending. I love it. It brought tears to my eyes.

Oh, I'm hooked. I love the harsh journey and actions Kate and Daniel have gone through. I'm 100% invested now. I will be finishing this series!

wychwoodnz's review

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3.0

I can't really review this book in isolation. I liked this one more than Heaven, it felt less like running down a hallway peaking in random rooms and more like a story with depth, and you get more of a sense of where the series is heading. The characters also felt more complex, but perhaps that was just because I've now spent two novellas with them? Now on to Earth....

sidetracked's review

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3.0

Unfortunately, from my point of view, the author continues the mythological theme, which was rather boring, in comparison with the first book. The action is too slow paced for my liking, so I'll be taking a break from this series since it is no longer something that I find worthwhile.

ladyozma's review

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5.0

With the end of days coming to the various Heavens, our heroes find themselves tasked to head to Hell and find some missing souls. What will happen as they travel through the various Hells? Listen and find out.

slapshottechnology's review

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3.0

Didn't love the book, nor the never-ending journey through the various Hells and interactions with gods. I really did like, however, the guest appearance of the John Michael Smith clones from the JC Hutchins 7th Son Trilogy.

midwinter's review

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3.0

Unfortunately, from my point of view, the author continues the mythological theme, which was rather boring, in comparison with the first book. The action is too slow paced for my liking, so I'll be taking a break from this series since it is no longer something that I find worthwhile.
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